On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for August 31, 2026, former All Blacks scrum coach Mike Cron joins the show to unpack Dave Rennie's comments about South Africa's scrum tactics and explain what he's seen from the rapidly improving All Blacks pack across the opening two tests.

Piney also weighs in on rugby union's pace-of-play debate and whether the game can learn anything from rugby league's faster, more continuous action.

Then, Adam Cooper steps into The Chamber to discuss the Warriors' genuine shot at securing the minor premiership, before turning the spotlight on Wellington rugby's alarming start to the NPC season after a fifth straight defeat, this time at the hands of Counties Manukau.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for August 31, 2026, former All Blacks scrum coach Mike Cron joins the show to unpack Dave Rennie's comments about South Africa's scrum tactics and explain what he's seen from the rapidly improving All Blacks pack across the opening two tests.
Piney also weighs in on rugby union's pace-of-play debate and whether the game can learn anything from rugby league's faster, more continuous action.
Then, Adam Cooper steps into The Chamber to discuss the Warriors' genuine shot at securing the minor premiership, before turning the spotlight on Wellington rugby's alarming start to the NPC season after a fifth straight defeat, this time at the hands of Counties Manukau.
Catch Sports Fix every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Hosted by two of the biggest names in sports radio in New Zealand, Sports Fix is the perfect daily podcast for Kiwi fans of everything from rugby, cricket, netball, rugby league, golf, and everything in between.
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Monday 31 August 2026: Does rugby union need to pick up the pace?

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